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UPI payments, which previously required PIN entry, can now be made using fingerprint or facial recognition. Introduced by NPCI and showcased at the Global FinTech Festival in Mumbai, the new system launches today. It uses biometric data linked to the user’s Aadhaar card, offering faster and more secure payment authentication for users.
Shamshabad International Airport in Hyderabad has introduced e-wheelchairs for passenger convenience. The facility is available from the departure forecourt to the DFMD point at SHA. After security checks, passengers can continue using the service up to the boarding point. Airport authorities aim to enhance comfort for travelers with mobility needs.
Malayalam superstar Mammootty, father of Dulquer Salmaan, is reportedly under legal scrutiny as the Enforcement Directorate raided his Chennai property today, Oct 8. Eight ED officers with CRPF personnel searched ‘Wayfare Films’ premises. The action follows recent Kerala and Tamil Nadu raids probing luxury car smuggling and illegal forex, implicating Dulquer.
Indian Railways announced a new policy allowing passengers to change their booked ticket travel dates online without any fee, starting January next year. This facility is subject to seat availability on the new date. The move aims to provide greater flexibility and convenience for travelers across the country.
Traffic changes in Ghaziabad will affect vehicle movement near the civil terminal, especially during peak hours for Air Force Day today at Hindon Air Force Station. Commuters should use alternative routes. Heavy commercial vehicles will be restricted on key roads, including ALT Chauraha, Rotary Roundabout, Karhera Cut, Mohannagar, and Karan Gate.
Following the Dussehra festival, a large number of people returning to Hyderabad opted for the metro on Monday, with ridership crossing 5 lakh. Around 25,000 passengers were recorded at LB Nagar station, while Secunderabad East, Uppal, and MGBS stations also saw heavy crowds. Metro officials expect increased usage after the recent TGSRTC fare hike.
A Deepavali Asthanam will be held at the Srivari Temple on October 20 to mark the Diwali festival. In view of this special occasion, TTD has cancelled all Arjitha Sevas, including Kalyanotsavam, Oonjal Seva, and Arjitha Brahmotsavam for the day. However, Thomala and Archana sevas will be performed privately as per tradition.
An LPG truck carrying cylinders collided with a tanker on the Jaipur-Ajmer Highway near Dudu, sparking a massive fire and multiple loud explosions late Tuesday night. Debris scattered meters away, and one person was killed. Flames and blasts were visible kilometers away. Traffic halted as police and fire teams rushed to contain the situation.
Visakhapatnam is buzzing with excitement as it hosts the ICC ODI Women’s Cricket World Cup. Five matches will be played at the ACA-VDCA International Stadium starting October 9, with India facing South Africa in the opener. Fans can also catch the India-Australia clash on October 12, with tickets priced affordably at just ₹150.
The ED raided 17 Kerala and Tamil Nadu locations, probing luxury car smuggling and illegal forex. Residences of actors Prithviraj, Dulquer Salman, and Amit Chakkalackal were searched. The syndicate allegedly imported high-end vehicles via Bhutan and Nepal using forged documents and fraudulent RTOs, selling them to high-net-worth individuals, violating FEMA rules.
Former AP CM YS Jagan will visit Bhimavaram in West Godavari district today to attend the wedding of former MLA Mudunuri Prasadaraju’s son. Tomorrow, he will visit Anakapalle district and inspect the Government Medical College at Makavarapalem in Narsipatnam. His two-day visit includes both personal and official engagements across the districts.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 81913.69, down at 13.06 points or 0.02%, and the Nifty was at 25099.40, down at 8.90 points or 0.04%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 88.77 against the dollar.
Goa Governor Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju will visit the Srikurmam temple in the Gara area of Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh, today. He will attend the oath-taking ceremony of the temple’s governing body, joined by Srikakulam TDP MLA Gondu Shankar Rao. The Andhra Pradesh Endowment Department is overseeing arrangements for the Governor’s tour.
Peddapalli MP Gaddam Vamsi Krishna, elected from the Congress party, left for New York to attend the United Nations General Assembly. Representing India and Telangana, he will join global delegates to discuss national development, equality, and social justice. Locals feel proud that their MP is participating in such a prestigious international platform.